Northrop not seeking direct DoD investment for solid rocket motors, but suppliers might: CEO
“There's just a lot of strategic synergy in those parts of our portfolio that we want to maintain ownership structure of,” said Northrop CEO Kathy Warden.
EXCLUSIVE: Sentinel ICBM to clear key milestone this year, go operational ‘early 2030s’
“We certainly have not lowered the bar, and we certainly have not taken on any risk by doing this,” Air Force Gen. Dale White told Breaking Defense.
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Belgium wants additional F-35 jets to be ‘as European as possible,’ says defense minister
A contract for the top-up order of the stealth aircraft will be signed “this year," Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken told Breaking Defense.
DIU, Navy seek long-range drones for maritime strikes
A new solicitation from the Defense Innovation Unit asks for unmanned systems capable of carrying 1,000-pound-class munitions that can fly in a 600-nautical-mile radius.
C-130J deliveries paused due to technical issues, Air Force says
Despite continued expansion of C-130J usage worldwide, deliveries to the US Air Force have been temporarily paused due to an issue with the aircraft’s communications package.
Rafael joins Lockheed, Boeing-Anduril team for second IFPC Inc 2 interceptor competition
Today’s announcement comes more than two years after the Army began hunting for a second interceptor for its developmental IFPC Inc 2 launcher.
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PHOTOS: Sights from the 2026 Singapore Airshow
A collection of photos from the first few days on the ground at the Singapore Airshow.
As defense primes try to mollify Trump, dividends seem likely to continue
Companies vowed to increase capital expenditures in 2026, with some also signaling plans to stop stock buybacks this year.
Saab shares ‘detailed information’ on Gripen with Canada as part of ‘dual fleet’ pitch
Amid strained relations between the US and Canada, Saab is positioning its fighter as an alternative to American-made F-35s.
Lockheed Martin to launch C2 software factory in Saudi Arabia
Experts told Breaking Defense that establishing the software factory is a qualitative shift in the relation between US and Saudi from a hardware-based cooperation to software.
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Army moves 3 companies to Phase III of Flight School Next competition
Bell, M1 and Lockheed Martin confirmed to Breaking Defense that they have been selected to move on to the next phase of the competition.
Lockheed, Pentagon ink plan to boost THAAD interceptor production
Once finalized, the agreement will allow THAAD interceptor production to grow from its current rate of 96 missiles a year to an annual rate of 400 interceptors.
How defense contractors invest their money, in 4 charts
In the wake of Trump's executive order limiting Pentagon contractors' spending, take a look at eight companies' dividends, stock buybacks and more.
Lockheed Martin appoints new chief executive for Australia and New Zealand
Jeremy King previously served the Australian Defence Force for more than 30 years and has led major capability programs such as the MRH-90 and Chinook project.